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England will never be a World force until they have an out and out striker to speak of

3 April 2008 | About Mike Norman

Think of the great centre forwards that have donned the three lions. At their peak Lineker, Shearer, Greaves, and even Michael Owen would strike fear into almost any defence. But who of our current crop of youngsters can do the... Read more | Comment now

The betting highlights from Wednesday's internationals: Holland touch 95 during stirring comeback

26 March 2008 | About Joe Dyer

Joe Dyer reports on a poor England performance on the pitch and for their backers on the exchange... Read more | Comment now

France v England: Here's a first - I'm backing England to win away

25 March 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz

TQ talks us through the different betting markets as a France side decimated by injuries hosts an England side full of players eager to impress Fabio Capello... Read more | Comment now

Why you should spend Wednesday watching Betfair Live Video

25 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch explains what Betfair Live Video is all about and talks us through the highlights of Wednesday's offering which features the likes of Brazil's clash with Sweden at the Emirates... Read more | Comment now

Welcome to international football George Burley- first up Croatia!

24 March 2008 | About Alsy

Morgan in the driving seat- Allsy tells us why key injuries to the likes of Barry Ferguson and the form of Croatia are hardly what George Burley would have wanted in his first match in charge of Scotland... Read more | Comment now

England U21 v Poland U21: Pearce to try out his options

24 March 2008 | About Mike Norman

"Mystical" Mike Norman looks ahead to England's U21 friendly against Poland where some big names are missing for England that will allow the likes of Matt Derbyshire and Jamie O'Hara to shine... Read more | Comment now

Beckham recalled to England squad but who will captain the side?

20 March 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

Beckham gets his chance to earn his 100th cap against France, Foster and Carrick miss out, Wheater gets called up: but who will wear the captains' armband?... Read more | Comments (2)

England v Switzerland: Wide boys key to Capello's success

5 February 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz

TQ talks us through the betting as England host Switzerland and tells us why Bentley, Joe Cole, Wright-Phillips and Ashley Young are so crucial to Capello's plans... Read more | Comments (5)

Austria can warm up for Euro 2008 failure with defeat against Germany

5 February 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch previews Germany's short trip to Austria in a dress-rehearsal for their Euro 2008 Group B encounter... Read more | Comment now

Croke Park is more Choke Park for Ireland these days: next up Brazil!

4 February 2008 | About Andrew French

Andrew French tells us why the glory days of Jack Charlton's Ireland are over and why now is hardly the best time for them to be playing Brazil... Read more | Comment now

England U21 v Rep Ireland U21: Lennon to make the difference

4 February 2008 | About Mike Norman

"Mystical" Mike Norman on why established Premiership stars like Aaron Lennon and James Milner should allow England to easy outclass the Republic of Ireland... Read more | Comment now

Five to blame for England's Euro 2008 failure

22 November 2007 | About Nick Wardle

Nik Wardle is dishing out the blame, who's going to get it?... Read more | Comments (7)

Next England manager betting: market now open

22 November 2007 | About Editor

O'Neill and Mourinho the early favourites...... Read more | Comment now

Despair for England and their backers after Wembley nightmare

22 November 2007 | About Editor

Some very short prices failed to come in for backers of the national team after Euro 2008 qualifying campaign ends in failure... Read more | Comment now

France have qualified but are unlikely to go easy on Ukraine

20 November 2007 | About Editor

France's record-breaking Thierry Henry wants more goals against...the Ukraine.... Read more | Comment now

Massive lifeline for England but Croatia are out to stop them

20 November 2007 | About Editor

The betting nuts and bolts of Wednesday's match between England and Croatia... Read more | Comment now

England now 1.14 to reach Euro 2008 after shock Israel victory

17 November 2007 | About Editor

Last-minute winner puts McLaren's men just a draw away from finals...... Read more | Comments (2)

Never expect an easy game when you're playing...Germany

16 November 2007 | About Alsy

Morgan in the Driving Seat - Alister Morgan tells us why playing Germany in a major competition never gets any easier... Read more | Comment now

Why vodka supplies will be low in Scotland tomorrow morning

16 November 2007 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch on why Italy may be a bridge too far for Scotland's brave warriors... Read more | Comment now

D-Day for England. D for desperate

13 November 2007 | About Alsy

Morgan in the Driving Seat - Alister Morgan talks us through the different scenarios that may yet allow England to qualify for Euro 2008... Read more | Comments (4)

McClaren's jet-setting, conspiracy theories and Phil Neville

13 November 2007 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch on England's squad to face Austria and why Wembley is likely to be half empty on Wednesday week... Read more | Comment now

Failure to qualify means McClaren is out so its not all bad

26 October 2007 | About Mike Norman

"Mystical" Mike Norman looks into his crystal ball to find out just whether England will be in Austria & Switzerland next summer... Read more | Comments (2)

Pick up your P45 Mr McClaren, you've let your country down

24 October 2007 | About Paul Moon

Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo reviews the failures of Steve McClaren... Read more | Comment now

Wayne Rooney: Betting hero, betting villain

17 October 2007 | About Editor

England's Moscow collapse produces big disappointment for 1.33 backers... Read more | Comment now

Crouching tiger, hidden Striker - the best England partnerships

16 October 2007 | About Mike Norman

"Mystical" Mike Norman looks into his crystal ball to recall great England partnerships of the past and compares them to those of the present... Read more | Comment now

 

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